BENGALURU: Natasha Kabra (35), an event professional, dropped the idea of her dream destination wedding to follow in the footsteps of her parents. She tied the knot at the same wedding venue and even stayed at the same suite in Bengaluru as they did. Memories were recreated three decades later.

“Getting married at the same venue as my parents became a special moment for all of us. They relived their memories as I made new ones,” says Kabra. “It brought the family together.”

Nostalgia wedding is the big new trend among millennial couples in Bengaluru. Brides and grooms want to recreate or incorporate elements like the décor, dining menu and the attire from their parents and grandparents weddings these days.

Getting married at the same venue as parents’ is perhaps the most popular way to honour sentiments. Wedding halls in hotels have been witnessing this growing pattern in the past one year.

Inside Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja's Big, Bollywood Wedding

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Mr. And Mrs. Ahuja

8 May, 2018

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot in a Sikh ceremony in Mumbai. The bride wore a red Anuradha Vakil lehenga and the groom was dressed in a custom-made achkan by designer Raghavendra Rathore.

To New Beginnings

8 May, 2018

Kapoor met the Bhane-owner through common friend Pernia Qureshi in 2014. While the duo stayed tight-lipped about their relationship for a while, they turned heads when they attended the success bash of 'Rustom' in 2016 together.

One With The Father Of The Bride

8 May, 2018

Anil Kapoor strikes a pose with his co-star from many films Rani Mukerji, friend Aamir Khan and next-gen stars Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor after the ceremony.

Brother Love

8 May, 2018

Sonam Kapoor's band of brothers walked her to the mandap under a red chaadar.

A Family Affair

8 May, 2018

The wedding was attended by the entire Kapoor khaandan. Producer Boney Kapoor and daughter Janhvi were twinning in shades of pink. Younger sister Khushi opted for a yellow mirror-work lehenga. The trio were all dressed by Manish Malhotra who was also very close to the late Sridevi.

“The second generation is coming back to our hotel to get married because their parents tied the knot here. A Sindhi couple added dishes like sweet rice, Sindhi kadhi and lotus stem curry as it was served at their parents’ wedding. Some hire the same photographer. Some ask for specific banquet halls and spots in the hotel to perform the same rituals as well,” says Muthuraman.

Serve The Best Meal At Your Luxe Destination Wedding

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Plan Your Plate

29 Nov, 2017

If there's one thing that leaves a lasting impression on the minds of weddings guests, it's the food served. However, not everybody gets it right. Delhi-based chef and Indus Culinary director Marut Sikka says usually that's the case at destination weddings. So, if you're set to tie the knot at a luxury destination, Sikka lists out some pointers for the menu:

Beach Weddings

29 Nov, 2017

One of the first thing Sikka cautions is to avoid glassware at beach weddings as people tend to drop them or accidentally fall, thereby making the beach dangerous for guests to walk on. "I would suggest using disposable wares and cutlery like bamboo, degradable paper and some plastics." Going by the chill vibe of the beach, Sikka suggests serving cold foods and street food from across the world like pizzas, frittata, burgers, hotdogs, kebabs and chaat, rather than a formal sit-down dinner.

Lawn Weddings

29 Nov, 2017

The open space gives you a chance to keep things interactive — think open-air counters like barbeques, tandoors, grills and stir fries. "I would make everything off the fi re and on to the plate. Everything should lend to drama and an interactive feel," says Sikka. A formal, sitdown meal with beautiful table settings would be ideal here.

Luxury Yacht Weddings

29 Nov, 2017

If it's a day cruise, Sikka suggests going qualitative over quantitative as space is a constraint. "It's important to have a variety of food inserted in time slots, if you can't lay it out in one spread," he says.

Foreign Locations

29 Nov, 2017

In foreign or exotic locations, attention should be given to local ingredients. "I would suggest planning a menu that is structured around local produce as much as you can." he says.

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In the past one year, the Taj West End has seen a dozen vintagethemed weddings. Somnath Mukhejee, general manager at the hotel, says, “Vintage-themed weddings with smaller guest lists are becoming popular. References for the set-up from carefully-stored photographs of the parents’ wedding are brought by young couples to incorporate into their wedding décor. Our chefs even reinvent favourites from the parents’ wedding menu.”

Wedding planners in the city too speak of receiving growing number of enquiries for nostalgia weddings. Krutika Mangharam of Canvas Events recently got a request from a bride to recreate her parents’ wedding backdrop in marigold flowers for her mehendi ceremony. The bride was also captured in the same poses as her mother in heirloom-style photographs.

“Vintage and classic are keywords at weddings nowadays. Recreating and incorporating elements from parents’ wedding is one such route. I even see many brides wear their mother’s wedding lehenga or saree,” says Mangharam. “It becomes an emotional moment that makes the wedding even more special,” she adds.

Inside Virat and Anushka's Gorgeous Tuscan Wedding

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To A New Beginning

12 Dec, 2017

India's 'it' couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot in a hush-hush ceremony in Tuscany on Monday, Dec 11. The Indian cricket captain and Bollywood star hosted close family and friends at the stunning Borgo Finocchieto, an eight hundred-year-old restored village in Italy.

Colour Me Happy

12 Dec, 2017

The couple chose designer Sabyasachi for their complete wedding wardrobe. For the mehendi, Sharma opted for a boho lehenga in hot pink and Indian orange with gota and marori. While beau Kohli looked dapper in a khadi kurta with a fuchsia pink textured silk Nehru jacket.

The Groomsmen

12 Dec, 2017

Though the Men in Blue were missing from the celebrations, Kohli had his childhood friends by his side for company. Reportedly, the couple is planning two high-profile receptions, one in Delhi and one in Mumbai, on their return.

Couple Goals

12 Dec, 2017

Looking every bit the star couple that they are, Kohli and Sharma exchanged rings to Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud'. Clad in a burgundy velvet saree, Sharma completed her look with red roses and dark kohl-rimmed eyes.

Here Comes The Bride

12 Dec, 2017

The Bollywood diva was the traditional Indian bride in a pale pink lehenga with Renaissance embroidery in vintage English colours to match her magical Tuscan location. Uncut diamonds, pale pink spinel and baroque Japanese cultured pearls from the Sabyasachi Heritage collection completed her look.

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